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P996 RWT

1996 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

89,965 mi
Last recorded89,965 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 RWT
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 89,965 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 88,065 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 88,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 85,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 84,299 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 83,639 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 81,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 80,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 78,170 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 76,806 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,697 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,628 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 May 2016 68,377 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 68,372 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 65,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 62,904 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 55,316 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 May 2013 55,310 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 52,837 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,987 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 49,987 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 47,483 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,374 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Jun 2009 43,374 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 41,370 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,370 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 39,457 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 39,457 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,116 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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P996 RWT is a 1996 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1996 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P996 RWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P996 RWT registered?

P996 RWT is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P996 RWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 RWT shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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